Help to choose a name for the Euroa Magpie sculpture

8 Sep 2023

Strathbogie Shire Council reckons it has a challenge for the community – but warns it’s time to get seriously creative.

Council is calling on the community to help name our Tank and Tobin magpie sculpture.

The 3.5m bird, which adorns the Seven Creeks Park, has drawn crowds from across the region and further afield so its name is important.

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said there were many ways locals could share their name ideas.

“For the younger members of our community, you can show off your artistic skills by colouring in a magpie picture and writing your name suggestion in the box.

“If you’re wanting to show off your drawing skills you can draw your own magpie and write your name suggestion.

“Or if colouring and drawing isn’t your thing, people of all ages can simply submit a name idea.”

Entering is easy – all you have to do is fill out one of the entry forms by:

  • Heading to share.www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au to download an entry form (there is colouring or free drawing to choose from)
  • Head to share.www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au to submit your name idea (no art required)
  • Visit the survey station at the Euroa Library to pick up an entry form or submit your name idea, or
  • Drop into our Euroa office at 109a Binney St, Euroa and provide your suggestion

The winner will be announced at the Euroa Agricultural Show on 28 October 2023 where entries will also be on display.

“The magpie’s name will be selected from the list of entries by the Euroa Chamber of Commerce and Euroa Community Action Group who spearheaded the project to get public art in Euroa’s Seven Creeks Park after applying for Council Pitch My Project funding.”

Entries must be submitted by 20 October, 2023.

To find out more, visit www.share.www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/magpie